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23960_9R8L8U1B_8
What does Sir Gaeton think about the relationship between Sir Robert and the king?
... After a Few Words ... by Seaton McKettrig Illustrated by Summer This is a science-fiction story. History is a science; the other part is, as all Americans know, the most fictional field we have today. He settled himself comfortably in his seat, and carefully put the helmet on, pulli...
[ "He admires their camaraderie and aims to replicate it", "He thinks Sir Robert needs to convince others of his loyalty", "He is trying to replace Sir Robert in the king's eyes", "He thinks there is too much tension to be effective in combat" ]
1
23960_9R8L8U1B_9
What is Robert's role in the story?
... After a Few Words ... by Seaton McKettrig Illustrated by Summer This is a science-fiction story. History is a science; the other part is, as all Americans know, the most fictional field we have today. He settled himself comfortably in his seat, and carefully put the helmet on, pulli...
[ "He is the representative from Old Kings", "He is one of the producers of the show", "He is there to test the virtual reality helmet", "He is asked offer feedback on an episode" ]
3
24150_HONLMQET_1
Which of these is an irony represented as a main point in the story?
DISTURBING SUN By PHILIP LATHAM Illustrated by Freas This, be it understood, is fiction—nothing but fiction—and not, under any circumstances, to be considered as having any truth whatever to it. It's obviously utterly impossible ... isn't it? An interview with Dr. I. M. Niemand, Dir...
[ "Men are more affected by the 27-day cycle than women are", "Astronomers never talk to each other but only make progress when they do", "The moon controls the tides but the sun controls emotions", "Evil will haunt mankind as long as there is light from the Sun" ]
3
24150_HONLMQET_2
What would have happened if Drs. Niemand and Hillyard had not visited Henry Middletown?
DISTURBING SUN By PHILIP LATHAM Illustrated by Freas This, be it understood, is fiction—nothing but fiction—and not, under any circumstances, to be considered as having any truth whatever to it. It's obviously utterly impossible ... isn't it? An interview with Dr. I. M. Niemand, Dir...
[ "They would have traveled to Australia to talk to a specialist", "They would have totally given up on their research", "They would have been missing a key point of connection that allowed them to move their work forward", "They would have talked to a radio astronomer at a different observatory" ]
2
24150_HONLMQET_3
What would Dr. Niemand think was the real benefit of visiting Henry Middletown?
DISTURBING SUN By PHILIP LATHAM Illustrated by Freas This, be it understood, is fiction—nothing but fiction—and not, under any circumstances, to be considered as having any truth whatever to it. It's obviously utterly impossible ... isn't it? An interview with Dr. I. M. Niemand, Dir...
[ "Access to specialized graph paper to make sense of their data", "Access to calendar records to find a pattern with", "To establish the randomness of the solar flares", "To provide a perspective from another field" ]
3
24150_HONLMQET_4
What is the significance of the twenty-seven day cycle
DISTURBING SUN By PHILIP LATHAM Illustrated by Freas This, be it understood, is fiction—nothing but fiction—and not, under any circumstances, to be considered as having any truth whatever to it. It's obviously utterly impossible ... isn't it? An interview with Dr. I. M. Niemand, Dir...
[ "This restructured the data from the reports in a way that fit the sun's rotation", "It explains why women are more succeptible to the effects of the radiation", "It shows how arbitrary the cycle is", "It explains why the symptoms of a flare are so similar to PMS symptoms" ]
0
24150_HONLMQET_5
Which of these is the most important reason Dr. Niemand contacted Dr. Hillyard specifically?
DISTURBING SUN By PHILIP LATHAM Illustrated by Freas This, be it understood, is fiction—nothing but fiction—and not, under any circumstances, to be considered as having any truth whatever to it. It's obviously utterly impossible ... isn't it? An interview with Dr. I. M. Niemand, Dir...
[ "Dr. Hillyard is located on the east coast", "Dr. Niemand wanted to see if this was happening in other parts of California", "They were old roommates, so Dr. Niemand could trust him with his theory", "They were friends from medical school" ]
0
24150_HONLMQET_6
Which of these does Dr. Niemand believe to be true about the timing of the attacks?
DISTURBING SUN By PHILIP LATHAM Illustrated by Freas This, be it understood, is fiction—nothing but fiction—and not, under any circumstances, to be considered as having any truth whatever to it. It's obviously utterly impossible ... isn't it? An interview with Dr. I. M. Niemand, Dir...
[ "They are related to sunspots and the speed of the Earth's rotation", "Overcast weather throws off the timing of paired attacks in different areas", "The timing of the events depends on the movement of the moon, like tides of oceans", "They are related to the sun's cycle and the speed at which S-Regions trave...
3
24150_HONLMQET_7
Which of these does Dr. Niemand believe to be true about the cause of the attacks?
DISTURBING SUN By PHILIP LATHAM Illustrated by Freas This, be it understood, is fiction—nothing but fiction—and not, under any circumstances, to be considered as having any truth whatever to it. It's obviously utterly impossible ... isn't it? An interview with Dr. I. M. Niemand, Dir...
[ "The second world war brought out violent tendancies which caused a spread of emotional effects", "It is the humans' development & use of radio technology that is causing the solar events", "It is the innate evil of humankind that is causing the emotional disruptions", "Is it an event on the Sun that caus...
3
24150_HONLMQET_8
Which of these is not a reason for the researchers to travel to Arizona?
DISTURBING SUN By PHILIP LATHAM Illustrated by Freas This, be it understood, is fiction—nothing but fiction—and not, under any circumstances, to be considered as having any truth whatever to it. It's obviously utterly impossible ... isn't it? An interview with Dr. I. M. Niemand, Dir...
[ "It is not on the coastlines, allowing to look at data away from either coast", "Mountain ranges are expected to have unique effects on the symptoms", "There is an observatory with equipment that can be used for research", "A potentially useful research partner is there" ]
1
24150_HONLMQET_9
What is the role of sunspots in this phenomenon?
DISTURBING SUN By PHILIP LATHAM Illustrated by Freas This, be it understood, is fiction—nothing but fiction—and not, under any circumstances, to be considered as having any truth whatever to it. It's obviously utterly impossible ... isn't it? An interview with Dr. I. M. Niemand, Dir...
[ "Sunspots are what we are able to see, but serve only as an approximation of S-Regions, the true cause", "Sunspots were the key for Henry Middletown's breakthrough in the study", "Sunspots were what inspired Dr. Niemand to do research on the Sun in the first place", "Sunspots are the underlying cause of the i...
0
24150_HONLMQET_10
What is the main point of this interview?
DISTURBING SUN By PHILIP LATHAM Illustrated by Freas This, be it understood, is fiction—nothing but fiction—and not, under any circumstances, to be considered as having any truth whatever to it. It's obviously utterly impossible ... isn't it? An interview with Dr. I. M. Niemand, Dir...
[ "To complain that the conference paper was underattended and underappreciated", "To discuss the effects of hidden areas on the sun on people's behavior", "To argue that multidisciplinary science is the best kind of science", "To warn people of the dangers of the sun on their minds and bodies" ]
1
24161_8CTVPP0F_1
Why does Evans give up his drinking water?
ALL DAY SEPTEMBER By ROGER KUYKENDALL Illustrated by van Dongen Some men just haven't got good sense. They just can't seem to learn the most fundamental things. Like when there's no use trying—when it's time to give up because it's hopeless.... The meteor, a pebble, a little larger tha...
[ "Using the water is the only way for his transportation to work", "He knows he will be able to find more soon in one of the caves", "He knows his rescuers will come find him and bring water", "He knows he does not have enough to survive so he uses it to save his equipment" ]
0
24161_8CTVPP0F_2
Why does Evans have difficulty identifying crystals?
ALL DAY SEPTEMBER By ROGER KUYKENDALL Illustrated by van Dongen Some men just haven't got good sense. They just can't seem to learn the most fundamental things. Like when there's no use trying—when it's time to give up because it's hopeless.... The meteor, a pebble, a little larger tha...
[ "All of the crystals he found were very rare", "He does not have much experience in doing so", "They were not actually crystals to begin with", "None of the crystals were native to the moon" ]
2
24161_8CTVPP0F_3
What do the workers of WIlliamson Town do that causes them to lose water?
ALL DAY SEPTEMBER By ROGER KUYKENDALL Illustrated by van Dongen Some men just haven't got good sense. They just can't seem to learn the most fundamental things. Like when there's no use trying—when it's time to give up because it's hopeless.... The meteor, a pebble, a little larger tha...
[ "Something got stuck when they tried to balance the weight on the valve mechanism", "Something malfunctioned when they tried to clean old build-up", "A water container exploded while they were trying to fill it", "One of the men was siphoning water supply for profit" ]
1
24161_8CTVPP0F_4
Why is Jones a change in the pricing structure for supply runs?
ALL DAY SEPTEMBER By ROGER KUYKENDALL Illustrated by van Dongen Some men just haven't got good sense. They just can't seem to learn the most fundamental things. Like when there's no use trying—when it's time to give up because it's hopeless.... The meteor, a pebble, a little larger tha...
[ "He thinks it would save time in writing contracts", "He thinks he can make a bigger profit if he has more control", "It would allow more necessary supplies to reach Earth", "He wants to be able to carry more expensive supplies" ]
2
24161_8CTVPP0F_5
How is time experienced by the people on the moon?
ALL DAY SEPTEMBER By ROGER KUYKENDALL Illustrated by van Dongen Some men just haven't got good sense. They just can't seem to learn the most fundamental things. Like when there's no use trying—when it's time to give up because it's hopeless.... The meteor, a pebble, a little larger tha...
[ "They track time based on both Earth and the moon", "They work in two-week shifts, built around supply runs", "They all live and work on an Earth schedule", "They plan their schedules around the water cycle" ]
0
24161_8CTVPP0F_6
How are people on Earth able to help with the search for a missing prospector?
ALL DAY SEPTEMBER By ROGER KUYKENDALL Illustrated by van Dongen Some men just haven't got good sense. They just can't seem to learn the most fundamental things. Like when there's no use trying—when it's time to give up because it's hopeless.... The meteor, a pebble, a little larger tha...
[ "They can shine a light to make searching easier", "Their equipment is advanced enough to connect to the prospector's radio", "They can boost the signals of the scanners on the moon", "They can see different sides of the moon from the people on the moon" ]
3
24161_8CTVPP0F_7
What is the most precious commodity on the moon?
ALL DAY SEPTEMBER By ROGER KUYKENDALL Illustrated by van Dongen Some men just haven't got good sense. They just can't seem to learn the most fundamental things. Like when there's no use trying—when it's time to give up because it's hopeless.... The meteor, a pebble, a little larger tha...
[ "Water", "Oxygen", "Natural gas", "Chromite ore" ]
0
24161_8CTVPP0F_8
What is not correct about the workers' description of the meteor shower?
ALL DAY SEPTEMBER By ROGER KUYKENDALL Illustrated by van Dongen Some men just haven't got good sense. They just can't seem to learn the most fundamental things. Like when there's no use trying—when it's time to give up because it's hopeless.... The meteor, a pebble, a little larger tha...
[ "The shower had caused a lot of damage to their equipment", "Nobody was outside the city to get hit during the storm", "They could identify fresh craters by locating footprints", "It had occurred a couple of days ago" ]
1
24161_8CTVPP0F_9
What does Jones likely think Evans is up to when he finds him?
ALL DAY SEPTEMBER By ROGER KUYKENDALL Illustrated by van Dongen Some men just haven't got good sense. They just can't seem to learn the most fundamental things. Like when there's no use trying—when it's time to give up because it's hopeless.... The meteor, a pebble, a little larger tha...
[ "He saw that he was setting up a mine to start collecting water", "He thought he had found a new source of crystals", "He thought he was already dead", "He thought his oxygen machine was meant to be a temporary survival tool" ]
3
24192_JC6O2ZJB_1
Why did Edith greet her husband the way she did when he returned home?
THE FIRST ONE By HERBERT D. KASTLE Illustrated by von Dongen The first man to return from beyond the Great Frontier may be welcomed ... but will it be as a curiosity, rather than as a hero...? There was the usual welcoming crowd for a celebrity, and the usual speeches by the usual polit...
[ "She was upset that Henry had not been there for their son for some time.", "She was nervous because she had not seen him in almost a year.", "In some ways, he was not the man who had left and she was nervous about the change.", "She had met another man and did not know how to tell Henry about him." ]
2
24192_JC6O2ZJB_2
How did Henry feel about the remodeled bedrooms?
THE FIRST ONE By HERBERT D. KASTLE Illustrated by von Dongen The first man to return from beyond the Great Frontier may be welcomed ... but will it be as a curiosity, rather than as a hero...? There was the usual welcoming crowd for a celebrity, and the usual speeches by the usual polit...
[ "He was thankful to have a private place to rest.", "He felt sad that yet another thing was unfamiliar.", "He was angry because he really liked his old bed.", "He thought the new paint was nice but didn't like the furniture." ]
1
24192_JC6O2ZJB_3
Why did nobody react when Henry's mother started crying at the table?
THE FIRST ONE By HERBERT D. KASTLE Illustrated by von Dongen The first man to return from beyond the Great Frontier may be welcomed ... but will it be as a curiosity, rather than as a hero...? There was the usual welcoming crowd for a celebrity, and the usual speeches by the usual polit...
[ "They didn't understand what was wrong and felt too awkward to say anything.", "They were too busy taking care of other details surrounding the meal.", "They felt for her in all of the uncertainty and tension.", "They were used to her tears and knew it was better not to say anything." ]
2
24192_JC6O2ZJB_4
Why was the cemetery joke a faux pas?
THE FIRST ONE By HERBERT D. KASTLE Illustrated by von Dongen The first man to return from beyond the Great Frontier may be welcomed ... but will it be as a curiosity, rather than as a hero...? There was the usual welcoming crowd for a celebrity, and the usual speeches by the usual polit...
[ "Henry had watched many people die recently, including his own commanding officer.", "Henry himself had almost died and did not want to be reminded of the trauma.", "The joke was so old that made everyone uncomfortable to hear again.", "Henry had died, but nobody was comfortable enough to talk about it." ]
3
24192_JC6O2ZJB_5
Why is it ironic that Henry was uncomfortable to see his house rebuilt?
THE FIRST ONE By HERBERT D. KASTLE Illustrated by von Dongen The first man to return from beyond the Great Frontier may be welcomed ... but will it be as a curiosity, rather than as a hero...? There was the usual welcoming crowd for a celebrity, and the usual speeches by the usual polit...
[ "He used to like change, and always encouraged remodeling projects", "It used to be his wife that hated change, not Henry.", "He himself was rebuilt, in some sense.", "He had said he would do the remodeling himself when he got back, but it was done when he arrived." ]
2
24192_JC6O2ZJB_6
Which best describes how Edith feels about Henry's return home?
THE FIRST ONE By HERBERT D. KASTLE Illustrated by von Dongen The first man to return from beyond the Great Frontier may be welcomed ... but will it be as a curiosity, rather than as a hero...? There was the usual welcoming crowd for a celebrity, and the usual speeches by the usual polit...
[ "She is uncertain about how the Henry in front of her is different from the one who left 11 months ago", "She feels relieved that he made it back from his trip alive.", "She is thankful that her family is now back together.", "She is nervous about how the environment of Henry's trip might have changed him." ]
0
24192_JC6O2ZJB_7
Why is Henry referred to as the First One
THE FIRST ONE By HERBERT D. KASTLE Illustrated by von Dongen The first man to return from beyond the Great Frontier may be welcomed ... but will it be as a curiosity, rather than as a hero...? There was the usual welcoming crowd for a celebrity, and the usual speeches by the usual polit...
[ "He was the first man to make it back from a Mars mission.", "Was the first person pieced back together after death.", "He was the first American to walk on the surface of Mars.", "He was the first one to make it back alive from the type of trip that he went on." ]
1
24192_JC6O2ZJB_8
Why did Rhona look sick while she was dancing with Hank?
THE FIRST ONE By HERBERT D. KASTLE Illustrated by von Dongen The first man to return from beyond the Great Frontier may be welcomed ... but will it be as a curiosity, rather than as a hero...? There was the usual welcoming crowd for a celebrity, and the usual speeches by the usual polit...
[ "She had decided she needed to stop flirting with him and was upset by this.", "Hank was already very drunk and the smell of alcohol on his breath appalled her.", "He was not the Hank she was used to dancing with.", "She had had too much to drink and her stomach was bothered." ]
2
24192_JC6O2ZJB_9
How did Ralphie feel about his father's return?
THE FIRST ONE By HERBERT D. KASTLE Illustrated by von Dongen The first man to return from beyond the Great Frontier may be welcomed ... but will it be as a curiosity, rather than as a hero...? There was the usual welcoming crowd for a celebrity, and the usual speeches by the usual polit...
[ "He was thankful to have someone to spend time with other than his friends.", "He was relieved to have his father back home.", "He was nervous about the changes but tried to adapt to the new situation.", "He was scared of the man his father had become and tried to avoid him at all costs." ]
2
24278_K2R6V1ZI_1
How did Read's parents feel about his work with the UN?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Analog, January 1961. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. THE GREEN BERET By TOM PURDOM It's not so much the decisions a man does make that mark...
[ "They were thankful he finally did something important with his life.", "They were thankful he did not go to trade school.", "They were upset he wanted to leave the United States for work.", "They were surprised by his choice but did not keep them from going." ]
2
24278_K2R6V1ZI_2
Which statement best describes how Read changes throughout the story?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Analog, January 1961. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. THE GREEN BERET By TOM PURDOM It's not so much the decisions a man does make that mark...
[ "He became much less of an individual and more of a pawn for the UN.", "He overcame his cowardly ways to act for the good of his mission.", "He remains the self-serving person he was when the story started.", "He got cocky and made his own decisions without listening to Sergeant Rashid." ]
1
24278_K2R6V1ZI_3
Which of these is the best explanation for why Read put on his green beret during the battle?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Analog, January 1961. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. THE GREEN BERET By TOM PURDOM It's not so much the decisions a man does make that mark...
[ "He thought it would offer him some protection he got shot.", "He found some comfort in the familiar uniform.", "It was annoying keeping it in his pocket and this was less distracting.", "He wanted to make sure others in the battle could identify him, to avoid friendly fire." ]
1
24278_K2R6V1ZI_4
What type of person is Umluana?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Analog, January 1961. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. THE GREEN BERET By TOM PURDOM It's not so much the decisions a man does make that mark...
[ "A considerate and cultured leader.", "A power-hungry yet peaceful person.", "A violence-driven man set on developing a large military under his control.", "A leader hell-bent on proving that Africans do not need white people to be successful." ]
2
24278_K2R6V1ZI_5
Why is Umluana speaking Dutch to Read and Rashid in the beginning?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Analog, January 1961. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. THE GREEN BERET By TOM PURDOM It's not so much the decisions a man does make that mark...
[ "It is the colonizer language of his own country.", "It's the language that the warrant is written in.", "It is the language being used by everyone at the World Court event.", "He wants to show off his ability to speak other languages." ]
0
24278_K2R6V1ZI_6
What is special about this particular UN mission?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Analog, January 1961. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. THE GREEN BERET By TOM PURDOM It's not so much the decisions a man does make that mark...
[ "It was the first political mission with Americans on the team.", "It was the first high-profile mission in Africa.", "It was the first attempt at using a specific power.", "It was the first mission specifically oriented at avoiding nuclear war." ]
2
24278_K2R6V1ZI_7
How will Read likely be remembered by the UN Corps?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Analog, January 1961. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. THE GREEN BERET By TOM PURDOM It's not so much the decisions a man does make that mark...
[ "As a cowardly man who always played it safe.", "As Sergeant Rashid's second-in-command.", "As a man who made the arrest of Umluana possible.", "As a man that cared more about his uniform that his team." ]
2
24278_K2R6V1ZI_8
What does Read's involvement in The Golden Spacemen tell us?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Analog, January 1961. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. THE GREEN BERET By TOM PURDOM It's not so much the decisions a man does make that mark...
[ "His lack of dedication to his own country.", "His propensity for violence.", "His desire to have a uniform.", "His need to belong in a group." ]
3
24278_K2R6V1ZI_9
Which of these is the best description of Sergeant Rashid?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Analog, January 1961. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. THE GREEN BERET By TOM PURDOM It's not so much the decisions a man does make that mark...
[ "A corps member uniquely devoted to amity and concord.", "An excellent strategist and the best man to have watching your back.", "An excellent marksman but an even better negotiator.", "A man outwardly dedicated to peace but inwardly in search of a fight." ]
0
24517_69C8MTYT_1
What is the role of humor in the story?
ACCIDENTAL DEATH BY PETER BAILY The most dangerous of weapons is the one you don't know is loaded. Illustrated by Schoenherr The wind howled out of the northwest, blind with snow and barbed with ice crystals. All the way up the half-mile precipice it fingered an...
[ "Dark humor was a favorite of Matt's and defined his storytelling", "It showed that things amusing to some can be dangerous for others", "It was a set-up to a complicated joke", "Jokes are the only thing that kept the crew life" ]
1
24517_69C8MTYT_2
What is the narrator's perception of ping-pong?
ACCIDENTAL DEATH BY PETER BAILY The most dangerous of weapons is the one you don't know is loaded. Illustrated by Schoenherr The wind howled out of the northwest, blind with snow and barbed with ice crystals. All the way up the half-mile precipice it fingered an...
[ "It is a sport he is dedicated to", "He is embarrassed to be beat at it by members of other races", "He always watches it on television but never cared to play", "It was a favorite hobby as a child but he does not play anymore" ]
1
24517_69C8MTYT_3
Who is the man climbing the mountain?
ACCIDENTAL DEATH BY PETER BAILY The most dangerous of weapons is the one you don't know is loaded. Illustrated by Schoenherr The wind howled out of the northwest, blind with snow and barbed with ice crystals. All the way up the half-mile precipice it fingered an...
[ "A mountain guide looking for survivors", "An astronomical surveyor who ended up there by accident", "A mountaineer who happened to stumble upon an old radio", "A Chang native looking for people on this planet" ]
1
24517_69C8MTYT_4
What would have happened if Charley had not been on the ship?
ACCIDENTAL DEATH BY PETER BAILY The most dangerous of weapons is the one you don't know is loaded. Illustrated by Schoenherr The wind howled out of the northwest, blind with snow and barbed with ice crystals. All the way up the half-mile precipice it fingered an...
[ "He would not have been able to correct the navigation error", "The crew would have had to find a different way to manipulate chance", "The mission would have ended in the same way", "The crew would likely have made it home alive" ]
3
24517_69C8MTYT_5
Which of these best represents the tone of the recording
ACCIDENTAL DEATH BY PETER BAILY The most dangerous of weapons is the one you don't know is loaded. Illustrated by Schoenherr The wind howled out of the northwest, blind with snow and barbed with ice crystals. All the way up the half-mile precipice it fingered an...
[ "Fluctuating but informative", "Educational and entertaining", "Straightforward but curious", "Panicked and insistent" ]
0
24517_69C8MTYT_6
Why was Charley so interested in the Minnow?
ACCIDENTAL DEATH BY PETER BAILY The most dangerous of weapons is the one you don't know is loaded. Illustrated by Schoenherr The wind howled out of the northwest, blind with snow and barbed with ice crystals. All the way up the half-mile precipice it fingered an...
[ "He has been sent to steal the technological secrets", "His species does not have space travel and he wants to learn from the humans", "They do not have similar wildlife on his planet", "He wants to learn enough to pull an elaborate prank" ]
3
24517_69C8MTYT_7
Why does the narrator say that the aliens' jokes are dangerous?
ACCIDENTAL DEATH BY PETER BAILY The most dangerous of weapons is the one you don't know is loaded. Illustrated by Schoenherr The wind howled out of the northwest, blind with snow and barbed with ice crystals. All the way up the half-mile precipice it fingered an...
[ "The wrong kind of joke could end in catastrophe", "It hurts the scientists' reputations to be beat at games like chess", "Their practical jokes tend to meddle with spaceship parts", "They like to play with weapons and people tend to die" ]
0
24521_4UQDD7EF_1
Why does Bertrand Malloy end up with odd officers under his command?
IN CASE OF FIRE By RANDALL GARRETT There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one. For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ... Illustrated by Martinez In his offic...
[ "He has a reputation of being able to handle them well.", "Higher quality candidates were sent to higher priority jobs.", "He requests them specifically.", "It is part of his punishment for this low-ranking position." ]
1
24521_4UQDD7EF_2
What did Malloy think of Ms. Drayson's inability to share information?
IN CASE OF FIRE By RANDALL GARRETT There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one. For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ... Illustrated by Martinez In his offic...
[ "He uses this to his advantage and his secrets are never shared.", "He finds it very annoying that she cannot keep him updated.", "He is thankful to not have to be stuck in small talk with her.", "He wishes that she could at least gather more information." ]
0
24521_4UQDD7EF_3
What would've happened if Bertrand had tried to introduce himself to the aliens in his building?
IN CASE OF FIRE By RANDALL GARRETT There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one. For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ... Illustrated by Martinez In his offic...
[ "They would have punished him for revealing himself to the public.", "He would've made some more friends and felt less isolated.", "He would likely have lost some respect.", "They would have laughed at him for his human/Terran social tendencies." ]
2
24521_4UQDD7EF_4
How does Bertrand Malloy feel about sending the team of man in his place?
IN CASE OF FIRE By RANDALL GARRETT There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one. For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ... Illustrated by Martinez In his offic...
[ "He wishes he could do the job himself but knows they are the best for the job.", "He is relieved to not have to go but wishes he could have found better replacements.", "He is glad he does not have to go and things they will do a better job anyway.", "He is fairly certain they are going to mess up the peace ...
2
24521_4UQDD7EF_5
Which of these is not a reason that Malloy does not leave his office?
IN CASE OF FIRE By RANDALL GARRETT There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one. For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ... Illustrated by Martinez In his offic...
[ "He has too much work to do to socialize.", "He does not like being around the aliens.", "He is uncomfortable leaving the building.", "The society pressures him to stay out of sight." ]
0
24521_4UQDD7EF_6
What is the most likely reason that Secretary of State Blendwell appointed Malloy for the peace talks?
IN CASE OF FIRE By RANDALL GARRETT There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one. For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ... Illustrated by Martinez In his offic...
[ "He had the most recent practice maintaining peace.", "He was the closest diplomat available.", "He was the most qualified to deal with the situation.", "He has a reputation for not compromising." ]
1
24521_4UQDD7EF_7
Which is probably the hardest thing for Malloy to deal with in his current position?
IN CASE OF FIRE By RANDALL GARRETT There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one. For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ... Illustrated by Martinez In his offic...
[ "Being surrounded by aliens", "His day-to-day responsibilities as a diplomat", "Not being able to spend time outside on the beautiful planet", "Having to stay isolated from other people" ]
0
24521_4UQDD7EF_8
What is the role of the Saarkkadic people in this story?
IN CASE OF FIRE By RANDALL GARRETT There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one. For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ... Illustrated by Martinez In his offic...
[ "The other races are vying for attention from them for support in the war", "They are overseeing the peace talks.", "They produce some materials important to the Terrans.", "They provide a place for Malloy to hide from his own people." ]
2
24521_4UQDD7EF_9
What do Miss Drayson and Kylen Braynek have in common?
IN CASE OF FIRE By RANDALL GARRETT There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one. For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is ... Illustrated by Martinez In his offic...
[ "They externalize a lot of their thought processes.", "They are constantly processing extreme amounts of details.", "They both dislike interacting with other people.", "They are both paranoid about what other people think." ]
3
24958_5FOW0VR7_1
Why is it significant that the aliens only differ from humans in one physical characteristic?
SECOND LANDING By FLOYD WALLACE A gentle fancy for the Christmas Season—an oft-told tale with a wistful twistful of Something that left the Earth with a wing and a prayer. Earth was so far away that it wasn't visible. Even the sun was only a twinkle. But this vast distance did not mean...
[ "The aliens happened to look like certain beings from stories of Earth's history.", "The fact that humans are shorter makes the aliens more imposing.", "It proves that the aliens and humans are actually distant relatives.", "It means the aliens will not be trusted when they land on earth." ]
0
24958_5FOW0VR7_2
What is the aliens' goal on the surface of Earth?
SECOND LANDING By FLOYD WALLACE A gentle fancy for the Christmas Season—an oft-told tale with a wistful twistful of Something that left the Earth with a wing and a prayer. Earth was so far away that it wasn't visible. Even the sun was only a twinkle. But this vast distance did not mean...
[ "They want to delay any wars until they can come back to help with backup", "They want to defuse the bombs", "They want to keep the humans from fighting and destroying themselves", "They want to officially connect the alien culture and the humans' culture" ]
2
24958_5FOW0VR7_3
What is the relationship between the two aliens?
SECOND LANDING By FLOYD WALLACE A gentle fancy for the Christmas Season—an oft-told tale with a wistful twistful of Something that left the Earth with a wing and a prayer. Earth was so far away that it wasn't visible. Even the sun was only a twinkle. But this vast distance did not mean...
[ "The very strict power structure means that the second alien never has a say in the decisions that are made.", "They are equal rank and similar opinions means decisions are made quickly.", "They are nervous about overstepping the other's authority, meaning nothing ever gets done.", "They are curious about dif...
1
24958_5FOW0VR7_4
Why are the aliens not sure if they can help the humans?
SECOND LANDING By FLOYD WALLACE A gentle fancy for the Christmas Season—an oft-told tale with a wistful twistful of Something that left the Earth with a wing and a prayer. Earth was so far away that it wasn't visible. Even the sun was only a twinkle. But this vast distance did not mean...
[ "Their superiors would not approve of an intervention on this planet", "They do not think they have enough time to intervene like they wish they could", "They do not have experience with this specific type of military technology", "They have no way of communicating with the humans in their own languages" ]
1
24958_5FOW0VR7_5
Why did the aliens decide to land during wintertime?
SECOND LANDING By FLOYD WALLACE A gentle fancy for the Christmas Season—an oft-told tale with a wistful twistful of Something that left the Earth with a wing and a prayer. Earth was so far away that it wasn't visible. Even the sun was only a twinkle. But this vast distance did not mean...
[ "They did not have enough gas to circle back in the summer time.", "They preferred the cold in the northern hemisphere to the heat of the southern hemisphere.", "They had to land now, and went where they could identify the best people to talk to.", "Their clothing fit in better in colder climates." ]
2
24958_5FOW0VR7_6
What is the connection between the aliens in the present holiday?
SECOND LANDING By FLOYD WALLACE A gentle fancy for the Christmas Season—an oft-told tale with a wistful twistful of Something that left the Earth with a wing and a prayer. Earth was so far away that it wasn't visible. Even the sun was only a twinkle. But this vast distance did not mean...
[ "The holiday allows the aliens to study the economic impact of holidays.", "The timing of this trip allows the aliens to see an important holiday first hand.", "The aliens happen to fit the image many humans have of this holiday.", "The holiday means that there are more people off of work to interact with for...
2
24958_5FOW0VR7_7
How did the climate affect the humans' perception of the aliens?
SECOND LANDING By FLOYD WALLACE A gentle fancy for the Christmas Season—an oft-told tale with a wistful twistful of Something that left the Earth with a wing and a prayer. Earth was so far away that it wasn't visible. Even the sun was only a twinkle. But this vast distance did not mean...
[ "The cold pushed the aliens to fly a bit, exposing their wings.", "The aliens seemed extra out of place in the cold.", "The cold was what allowed their ships to glow and look powerful.", "The cold made it harder for the aliens to travel on the surface." ]
0
24958_5FOW0VR7_8
Why does it take the aliens so long to make a decision about what to do?
SECOND LANDING By FLOYD WALLACE A gentle fancy for the Christmas Season—an oft-told tale with a wistful twistful of Something that left the Earth with a wing and a prayer. Earth was so far away that it wasn't visible. Even the sun was only a twinkle. But this vast distance did not mean...
[ "They do not know if it is worth the time to learn a human language to try to convince the humans to maintain peace.", "They are cautious because they do not want to get hit by a missile or bomb.", "The aliens do not actually want to help, but are required to, so they are hesitant to make a move.", "They cann...
3
24958_5FOW0VR7_9
Why did the alien separate when they go down to the surface instead of working together?
SECOND LANDING By FLOYD WALLACE A gentle fancy for the Christmas Season—an oft-told tale with a wistful twistful of Something that left the Earth with a wing and a prayer. Earth was so far away that it wasn't visible. Even the sun was only a twinkle. But this vast distance did not mean...
[ "They want to take advantage of some alone time while they are not on their main ship.", "They have different knowledge of these different areas, as they travel to the areas they know more about.", "There is not space for two aliens in one small landing craft, so they must split up.", "They thought they could...
3
24966_8LN1HQBI_1
Why are there only 11 men on the planet's surface?
SURVIVAL TACTICS By AL SEVCIK ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way. Then the robots figured out an additional service—putting Man out of his misery. There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in t...
[ "They wanted to establish a colony only for men.", "They served as a lookahead team for a larger group.", "They wanted to go unnoticed as they set up on the planet's surface.", "There was not enough space on the ship for more people." ]
1
24966_8LN1HQBI_2
Why were the robots built?
SURVIVAL TACTICS By AL SEVCIK ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way. Then the robots figured out an additional service—putting Man out of his misery. There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in t...
[ "Nobody knows, they were already on the planet's surface.", "To kill any people invading the planet.", "To perform labor and help the people build their city.", "To protect the people from dangerous animals." ]
3
24966_8LN1HQBI_3
Why did Alan jump towards the robot when it fell into the mud?
SURVIVAL TACTICS By AL SEVCIK ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way. Then the robots figured out an additional service—putting Man out of his misery. There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in t...
[ "He thought the mud would protect him from the fire caused by the blasters.", "He saw a chance to exploit a weakness of the robot's.", "He knew he would not survive the attack and wanted to take the robot down with him.", "The robot would not be able to see him he was right on it." ]
1
24966_8LN1HQBI_4
What is Peggy's importance to the mission?
SURVIVAL TACTICS By AL SEVCIK ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way. Then the robots figured out an additional service—putting Man out of his misery. There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in t...
[ "She is Alan's motivation for making it out alive.", "She is the one who successfully shuts down the robots.", "She is a medical officer on board the larger ship.", "She is Pete's wife and helped him design the robots." ]
0
24966_8LN1HQBI_5
Where is Pete?
SURVIVAL TACTICS By AL SEVCIK ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way. Then the robots figured out an additional service—putting Man out of his misery. There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in t...
[ "On the second ship with the larger group of people.", "Back on his home planet, having sent his robot designs to the colony.", "Somewhere on the planet's surface, having died by the hand of his own creation.", "Hidden somewhere on the planet trying to escape the robot attacks." ]
2
24966_8LN1HQBI_6
How does the darkness affect the robots' mobility?
SURVIVAL TACTICS By AL SEVCIK ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way. Then the robots figured out an additional service—putting Man out of his misery. There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in t...
[ "It makes it harder for them to differentiate people from other animals.", "Their tracking of animals is unimpeded, but they still have plans to contend with.", "Their mobility is not affected, but it is harder for them to aim their blasters.", "It makes smaller signals from insects more distracting." ]
2
24966_8LN1HQBI_7
Why did the robot at the stream fall into the mud?
SURVIVAL TACTICS By AL SEVCIK ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way. Then the robots figured out an additional service—putting Man out of his misery. There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in t...
[ "Alan managed to knock it down with his blaster.", "It fell while trying to chase Alan, who managed to confuse it.", "The mud blocked its sensors and it did not know how to move properly.", "Its signals were disrupted and it malfunctioned." ]
1
24966_8LN1HQBI_8
What would've happened if Alan had not made it to the switch?
SURVIVAL TACTICS By AL SEVCIK ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way. Then the robots figured out an additional service—putting Man out of his misery. There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in t...
[ "The robots would have gone on living unnoticed by people, doing as they wished with the planet.", "The next group of people would have been caught by surprise and killed.", "Pete would have been the last hope of the people on the planet's surface.", "Peggy would have had to build new radio transmitters after...
1
24966_8LN1HQBI_9
What would have happened if Allen's blaster had not run out of charge?
SURVIVAL TACTICS By AL SEVCIK ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK The robots were built to serve Man; to do his work, see to his comforts, make smooth his way. Then the robots figured out an additional service—putting Man out of his misery. There was a sudden crash that hung sharply in t...
[ "He would still have hit the switch, ending the story the same way.", "He would have been able to shoot the switch from where he stood instead of having to make a run for it.", "He would have accidentally cut off communication with other ships.", "He would have been able to shoot down the robots and not need ...
0
24977_6DGM91C3_1
Why did Pembroke ask Mary Ann about children?
THE PERFECTIONISTS By ARNOLD CASTLE ILLUSTRATED by SUMMERS Is there something wrong with you? Do you fail to fit in with your group? Nervous, anxious, ill-at-ease? Happy about it? Lucky you! Frank Pembroke sat behind the desk of his shabby little office over Lemark's Liquor...
[ "He wants to know why there aren't children around", "He wants to know if she would ever have children with him", "He wants to see if this will be more than a one-night stand", "Wanting children is considered an imperfection" ]
0
24977_6DGM91C3_2
What was the goal of Frank's newspaper ad?
THE PERFECTIONISTS By ARNOLD CASTLE ILLUSTRATED by SUMMERS Is there something wrong with you? Do you fail to fit in with your group? Nervous, anxious, ill-at-ease? Happy about it? Lucky you! Frank Pembroke sat behind the desk of his shabby little office over Lemark's Liquor...
[ "To find clients for his new business.", "To lure out people from Puerto Pacifico to use as evidence.", "To carry out his orders in his mission on Earth.", "To lure out people from Puerto Pacifico to connect with." ]
1
24977_6DGM91C3_3
Why did Frank shoot his new client at the beginning of the story?
THE PERFECTIONISTS By ARNOLD CASTLE ILLUSTRATED by SUMMERS Is there something wrong with you? Do you fail to fit in with your group? Nervous, anxious, ill-at-ease? Happy about it? Lucky you! Frank Pembroke sat behind the desk of his shabby little office over Lemark's Liquor...
[ "He wanted to collect the body as evidence of an impending attack.", "The man who walked into his office was dangerous and Frank needed to protect himself.", "He wanted to hurt the people who caused the Elena Mia to sink.", "He had put out an ad for people who wanted to get shot to escape life as it is." ]
0
24977_6DGM91C3_4
Why it was Spencer shot by the police at the bar?
THE PERFECTIONISTS By ARNOLD CASTLE ILLUSTRATED by SUMMERS Is there something wrong with you? Do you fail to fit in with your group? Nervous, anxious, ill-at-ease? Happy about it? Lucky you! Frank Pembroke sat behind the desk of his shabby little office over Lemark's Liquor...
[ "He had treated the women poorly, which is against the law.", "He refused to tell the policeman what was wrong with him.", "There was no reason, it was a random act of violence.", "He had refused to pay his bar tab." ]
1
24977_6DGM91C3_5
What is Puerto Pacifico?
THE PERFECTIONISTS By ARNOLD CASTLE ILLUSTRATED by SUMMERS Is there something wrong with you? Do you fail to fit in with your group? Nervous, anxious, ill-at-ease? Happy about it? Lucky you! Frank Pembroke sat behind the desk of his shabby little office over Lemark's Liquor...
[ "A small city on the coast of California full of odd people", "A city on a faraway planet where humans can travel for vacation", "A coastal American city where aliens work on a plan of attack", "The city on a planet used as part of an attack plan by a group of aliens" ]
3
24977_6DGM91C3_6
Why are people insistent on pointing out others' flaws?
THE PERFECTIONISTS By ARNOLD CASTLE ILLUSTRATED by SUMMERS Is there something wrong with you? Do you fail to fit in with your group? Nervous, anxious, ill-at-ease? Happy about it? Lucky you! Frank Pembroke sat behind the desk of his shabby little office over Lemark's Liquor...
[ "Being polite is considered too passive in the society.", "Pointing out flaws is considered positive feedback for those pretending to be human.", "Being insecure and not taking criticism is a sign of weakness in the society.", "Pointing out flaws is part of the social rapport for this group, and is considered...
1
24977_6DGM91C3_7
What is Frank's relationship with loyalty?
THE PERFECTIONISTS By ARNOLD CASTLE ILLUSTRATED by SUMMERS Is there something wrong with you? Do you fail to fit in with your group? Nervous, anxious, ill-at-ease? Happy about it? Lucky you! Frank Pembroke sat behind the desk of his shabby little office over Lemark's Liquor...
[ "Frank had not found an opportunity to show loyalty until the events of the story took place.", "Frank is loyal to women, which he shows by pointing out their flaws.", "Frank considers loyalty to be a weakness, and only takes care of himself.", "Frank wishes that he could be loyal to someone, but he is self-s...
0
24977_6DGM91C3_8
What is the significance of the glass statue that Frank finds in the store?
THE PERFECTIONISTS By ARNOLD CASTLE ILLUSTRATED by SUMMERS Is there something wrong with you? Do you fail to fit in with your group? Nervous, anxious, ill-at-ease? Happy about it? Lucky you! Frank Pembroke sat behind the desk of his shabby little office over Lemark's Liquor...
[ "It prompts a discussion of the worth of various materials in this town.", "It is the first piece of evidence about the others who live on the planet.", "It is proof that hedgehogs are held in high esteem in this society.", "It shows him where he can find a craftsman to help them with the project." ]
1
24977_6DGM91C3_9
What type of person is Frank?
THE PERFECTIONISTS By ARNOLD CASTLE ILLUSTRATED by SUMMERS Is there something wrong with you? Do you fail to fit in with your group? Nervous, anxious, ill-at-ease? Happy about it? Lucky you! Frank Pembroke sat behind the desk of his shabby little office over Lemark's Liquor...
[ "Frank is very careful around other people, and it is hard for him to show criticism.", "Frank is reckless, but his independence allows him to go back home at the end of the story.", "Frank is cautious and skilled enough to develop plans to get out of unexpected situations.", "Frank is thoughtful in his inter...
2
24977_6DGM91C3_10
Why did Frank make a phone call after shooting the client at the beginning of the story?
THE PERFECTIONISTS By ARNOLD CASTLE ILLUSTRATED by SUMMERS Is there something wrong with you? Do you fail to fit in with your group? Nervous, anxious, ill-at-ease? Happy about it? Lucky you! Frank Pembroke sat behind the desk of his shabby little office over Lemark's Liquor...
[ "He needed to report the shooting to the police.", "He wanted a call in a third party to take a look at his client.", "He wanted to tell his partner that his newspaper at had worked.", "He promised those in charge of him that he would report back every time he successfully made a kill." ]
1
25086_J5I8Y7L0_1
Why is Conners upset with Bridges?
The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate? The DELEGATE FROM VENUS By HENRY SLESAR ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK Everybody was waiting to see what the delegate from Venus looked like. And all they got for their patience was the biggest surprise since David clobb...
[ "Conners was chewed out by a Senator because Bridges was trying to get information,", "Conners has a deal with the State Department that the paper won't print certain stories.", "Conners received a report that Bridges was behaving unprofessionally.", "Conners has a deal with the White House that the paper won...
2
25086_J5I8Y7L0_2
How does Jerry get his message to the White House press secretary?
The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate? The DELEGATE FROM VENUS By HENRY SLESAR ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK Everybody was waiting to see what the delegate from Venus looked like. And all they got for their patience was the biggest surprise since David clobb...
[ "He bribes the press secretary's secretary with flashy diamond earrings.", "He bribes the press secretary's secretary with diamond earrings and a bracelet.", "He flatters the press secretary's secretary by comparing her to Lana Turner and Hedy Lamar.", "He flatters the press secretary's secretary by calling h...
1
25086_J5I8Y7L0_3
What do the Venusians want?
The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate? The DELEGATE FROM VENUS By HENRY SLESAR ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK Everybody was waiting to see what the delegate from Venus looked like. And all they got for their patience was the biggest surprise since David clobb...
[ "The Venusians want galactic peace.", "The Venusians want to join the UN.", "The Venusians want to atomize the Earth.", "The Venusians don't want the people of Earth to use nuclear weapons." ]
3
25086_J5I8Y7L0_4
Why does Jerry visit Professor Coltz?
The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate? The DELEGATE FROM VENUS By HENRY SLESAR ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK Everybody was waiting to see what the delegate from Venus looked like. And all they got for their patience was the biggest surprise since David clobb...
[ "Jerry thinks Professor Coltz may be a Venutian in disguise.", "Jerry remembered something Professor Coltz said when Jerry was a student.", "Jerry remembered that Professor Coltz was interested in robotics.", "Jerry thinks Professor Coltz may be a domestic terrorist, using an extraterrestrial visit as a cover...
1
25086_J5I8Y7L0_5
What happened to the Delegate?
The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate? The DELEGATE FROM VENUS By HENRY SLESAR ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK Everybody was waiting to see what the delegate from Venus looked like. And all they got for their patience was the biggest surprise since David clobb...
[ "The Marines destroyed it.", "It self-destructed.", "It returned to Venus.", "It was locked inside a bomb shelter." ]
1
25086_J5I8Y7L0_6
Why didn't the Delegate have a robotic voice?
The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate? The DELEGATE FROM VENUS By HENRY SLESAR ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK Everybody was waiting to see what the delegate from Venus looked like. And all they got for their patience was the biggest surprise since David clobb...
[ "The robot was programmed by the Venusians to speak the many languages of Earth.", "The robot was programmed by Professor Coltz and the group that helped him to speak eight languages.", "The robot was voiced by Professor Coltz remotely.", "The advanced Venusian technology allows for a natural-sounding voice."...
2
25086_J5I8Y7L0_7
Why doesn't the robot arrive already put together?
The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate? The DELEGATE FROM VENUS By HENRY SLESAR ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK Everybody was waiting to see what the delegate from Venus looked like. And all they got for their patience was the biggest surprise since David clobb...
[ "The spaceship is only 15 feet in total circumference. If the robot was already put together it wouldn't fit inside.", "The Venusians think the task of building the robot will unite the people of Earth.", "Professor Coltz's team thinks the task of building the robot will unite the people of Earth.", "The robo...
0
26066_9JVKF36B_1
What is the moral of the story?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Amazing Stories December 1961 and was first published in Amazing Stories November 1930. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and typographical errors have been co...
[ "Be careful what you wish for.", "Climate change could lead to a world where humans could only survive indoors in an artificial climate.", "Overpopulation can lead to a world without nature, only giant cities.", "Make a plan and pack supplies before moving to a new place." ]
0
26066_9JVKF36B_2
How does the Cosmic Express Ray work?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Amazing Stories December 1961 and was first published in Amazing Stories November 1930. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and typographical errors have been co...
[ "Matter is converted into power and sent out as a radiant beam. The beam is then focused to convert it back into atoms at the destination.", "A photographic lens picks up an object in one place and reproduces it in a different place using light rays.", "A radiant beam converts matter into power in order to be s...
0
26066_9JVKF36B_3
Why is the machine operator willing to risk his job by sending Eric and Nada to Venus?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Amazing Stories December 1961 and was first published in Amazing Stories November 1930. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and typographical errors have been co...
[ "The operator is an alcoholic, and alcohol has been outlawed.", "The operator thinks he sent them to Hong Kong,", "The operator is a friend of Eric's, and he owes Eric a favor.", "It does not occur to him that he is risking his job to send them." ]
0
26066_9JVKF36B_4
Where do Eric and Nada's meals come from?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Amazing Stories December 1961 and was first published in Amazing Stories November 1930. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and typographical errors have been co...
[ "Their meals are synthesized using light rays to reproduce a picture of food onto a plate.", "Their meals are delivered by a dumbwaiter.", "They have a food replicator in their apartment.", "Their meals are ordered on a device that sends messages to the apartment building kitchens." ]
3
26066_9JVKF36B_5
Why don't Eric and Nada build a shelter first?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Amazing Stories December 1961 and was first published in Amazing Stories November 1930. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and typographical errors have been co...
[ "They are looking for dry sticks to rub together.", "They are certain they will find tools.", "They are looking for flint to make a fire.", "They are looking for a cave." ]
2
26066_9JVKF36B_6
Why does the Cosmic Express official assume Eric and Nada are the victims of the situation?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Amazing Stories December 1961 and was first published in Amazing Stories November 1930. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and typographical errors have been co...
[ "The official is more concerned about the drunk operator, given that alcohol is outlawed. It does not occur to the official that anyone would request to be sent to Venus.", "There are only 16 designated Cosmic Express destinations, and Venus is not one of them.", "The official knows Eric and Nada should be arre...
0
26066_9JVKF36B_7
Would Eric and Nada have been rescued, had the Cosmic Express operator not been drunk?
Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Amazing Stories December 1961 and was first published in Amazing Stories November 1930. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and typographical errors have been co...
[ "Yes. Eventually, someone would have checked the logs and recovered their bodies.", "No. The official only checked the logs because the operator was drunk.", "No. The operator told them he wouldn't be responsible.", "Yes. Eventually, someone would have checked the logs and started a search." ]
1
26741_OVYFBIST_1
What is the relationship between Paul and Rupert?
One can't be too cautious about the people one meets in Tangier. They're all weirdies of one kind or another. Me? Oh, I'm A Stranger Here Myself By MACK REYNOLDS The Place de France is the town's hub. It marks the end of Boulevard Pasteur, the main drag of ...
[ "They are two Americans who happen to meet in Tangier.", "They are friends from Liverpool, vacationing in Tangier.", "They play cards together in Tangier.", "They are acquaintances. They met in Tangier." ]
3
26741_OVYFBIST_2
Where can a person go to be with friendly faces in Tangier?
One can't be too cautious about the people one meets in Tangier. They're all weirdies of one kind or another. Me? Oh, I'm A Stranger Here Myself By MACK REYNOLDS The Place de France is the town's hub. It marks the end of Boulevard Pasteur, the main drag of ...
[ "The Place de France", "The Boulevard Pasteur", "The Cafe de Paris", "The Grand Socco" ]
2
26741_OVYFBIST_3
What is Paul doing in Tangier?
One can't be too cautious about the people one meets in Tangier. They're all weirdies of one kind or another. Me? Oh, I'm A Stranger Here Myself By MACK REYNOLDS The Place de France is the town's hub. It marks the end of Boulevard Pasteur, the main drag of ...
[ "He is on a business trip to find a source of protein.", "He is on a business trip scouting locations for thrill-seeking tourists.", "He is vacationing.", "He is in Tangier to watch the satellite launch." ]
0